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Description
This high-performance silicone rubber strip in red oxide is a versatile sealing and gasketing material engineered for demanding industrial environments. Manufactured to 60° Shore A hardness, it offers an excellent balance of flexibility and resilience, making it ideal for applications where a reliable, long-lasting seal is essential.
Resistant to weathering, ageing, ozone, and a wide temperature range, this silicone strip is well suited to use in factories, workshops, laboratories, and maintenance settings. Available in multiple widths and thicknesses, with the option of adhesive backing for easy installation, it provides a clean, professional solution for sealing, cushioning, and insulating across a variety of equipment and assemblies.
Product Features
- Manufactured from durable 60° Shore A silicone rubber in a distinctive red oxide colour for easy identification.
- Available widths include 55 mm, 60 mm, 65 mm, 70 mm, 75 mm and additional wider options to suit a range of sealing and gasketing requirements.
- Offered in a wide selection of thicknesses, including 0.3 mm, 0.5 mm, 6 mm, 8 mm, 10 mm and several intermediate sizes for precise fit and performance.
- Optional self-adhesive backing for quick, clean installation on clean, dry substrates without separate bonding agents.
- Excellent resistance to weathering, ozone, and UV exposure, maintaining performance in outdoor and exposed applications.
- Good thermal stability, suitable for use across a broad operating temperature range common to industrial and engineering environments.
- Supplied as continuous strip for easy cutting, shaping, and custom fabrication on site.
Key Features and Benefits
- Provides a reliable, long-term seal that helps prevent dust, moisture, and air ingress, supporting equipment protection and reduced downtime.
- 60° Shore A hardness offers a firm yet compliant material that compresses effectively without excessive deformation under load.
- Red oxide colour enhances visibility during installation and inspection, helping to confirm correct positioning and fit.
- Resistant to ageing and environmental degradation, reducing the need for frequent replacement and lowering maintenance costs.
- Easy to cut, punch, and form into custom gaskets and pads, enabling on-site adaptation to non-standard shapes and sizes.
- Optional adhesive backing simplifies positioning and bonding, saving installation time and minimising the use of additional fixings or adhesives.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Material | Silicone rubber, 60° Shore A hardness |
| Colour | Red oxide |
| Available widths | 55 mm, 60 mm, 65 mm, 70 mm, 75 mm plus additional wider options |
| Available thicknesses | 0.3 mm, 0.5 mm, 6 mm, 8 mm, 10 mm plus a range of other thickness options |
| Adhesive backing | Optional self-adhesive backing available |
| Form | Continuous strip, suitable for cutting and fabrication |
Applications and Ideal Uses
This silicone rubber strip is designed for a wide variety of industrial, commercial, and engineering applications where consistent sealing and durability are required.
- Gaskets and seals for enclosures, cabinets, panels, and access doors.
- Thermal and environmental sealing around process equipment and machinery.
- Vibration damping and cushioning pads between components or assemblies.
- Edge protection and gap filling in metalwork, fabrication, and construction projects.
- Laboratory and clean-area sealing where a tidy, easily cleaned material is preferred.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can this silicone rubber strip be used outdoors and in exposed environments?
Yes. The silicone rubber offers excellent resistance to weathering, ozone, and UV exposure, making it suitable for outdoor and exposed applications when correctly installed.
How do I choose the right width and thickness for my application?
Select a width that fully covers the sealing surface with a small margin for alignment, and choose a thickness that will compress adequately under the expected clamping force without bottoming out. Thinner strips (such as 0.3 mm or 0.5 mm) are suited to fine sealing, while thicker options (such as 6 mm, 8 mm, or 10 mm) provide greater cushioning and gap filling.
Is the adhesive-backed version suitable for permanent fixing?
The adhesive backing is designed to hold the strip securely in place on clean, dry, and smooth surfaces and is suitable for many long-term applications. However, the overall permanence will depend on the operating conditions, such as temperature, load, and exposure, so for critical installations it is advisable to use mechanical fixing or supplementary adhesive in addition to the self-adhesive layer.